Every 1 hour you walk increases your life expectancy by 2 hours. Not a bad gig!
Tag: nutrition
Today’s Healthy Dose – Healthy Bees, Healthy Food
Honey bees are responsible for 80% of all pollination, and they ensure we get to enjoy some of our most nutritious foods. But they are just as afraid of us, as we are of them, so don’t swat, give them something to do instead. Long season or year round flowering plants that are native to your region will keep them hard at work and healthy too.
Time to plant some flowers?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Doritos as Fuel
You heard me. But I didn’t mean as fuel for a healthy body, I meant actual fuel. Apparently, in a pinch, you could light a fire or start a bar-b-que with Doritos (or any other product ending in ito – Cheetos, Fritos, etc.)
A tip that is both potentially helpful and disturbing.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Sunscreen…Hero or Villain?
The per capita rate of skin cancer has increased by over 1800 % since the first commercial sunscreen was introduced, and melanoma rates continue to increase as the sales of sunscreen go up.
Fodder for thought…
Today’s Healthy Dose – Poor Poultry
Many chickens are crowded together, sitting in their own feces, spreading salmonella and other diseases, feeding on antibiotic and pesticide laced genetically modified corn and soy, depleted of essential vitamins and minerals, with no outdoor access, and no light. Then they’re injected with a yummy salt and preservative cocktail to “boost” flavor during processing.
Remember the saying you are what you eat? When it comes to chicken, buy organic.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Point Your Toes
Now flex them…. point them again….. and flex….point…flex…point and flex. Keep going. Your ass may be asleep the next time you stand up, but your feet won’t be!
Today’s Healthy Dose – ROM
Not Read Only Memory…..we’re talking Range Of Motion. And whatever yours is, you could always improve it. Exercising your ROM improves circulation, increases your flexibility, and reduces joint and muscle pain and moves your muscles. So circle, stretch, flex and move those joints!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Beta Glue Cans
Sorry, no glue cans here. We’re talking beta-glucans: a type of fiber found in baker’s yeast, mushrooms and many whole grains, like oats. Beta-glucans help to regulate the immune system and stimulate white blood cell production, playing a powerful role in your body’s protection against illnesses including cancer and infections.
No wonder you’ve been craving organic oatmeal cookies!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Marjaryasana
Not a misspelling of Marijuana, Marjaryasana is yoga-ese for Cat Pose, which stretches and soothes the lower back. One of the easiest and most effective yoga movements, simply get down on all fours, then slowly round and arch your back. Do this 10 times to feel loose and refreshed. And don’t forget to breathe!
Today’s Healthy Dose – Shrooms Man
Mushrooms, the heavenly fungi, are rich in the entire range of B vitamins as well as Vitamin D, and Fiber. They also provide several elusive minerals like selenium, potassium, copper, and iron.
Sautéed in butter, stuffed with cheese and baked, sliced thin into a salad…holy shitake, they are tasty!
A Healthy Dose 